The sisters worked with me on quieting the myriad voices that played in my head. I had moments when I could push them back enough to ignore, but I could still be caught off-guard by their presence. Though the ability was nothing more than a simple mediation, I was relieved to feel like my brain … Continue reading Episode 10: A Weird Day for All of Us →

Four Days Earlier.Two black Towncars hummed noiselessly in front of Krystal Cabot’s house. As the engines cut off, the doors simultaneously opened and six men in black suits filed out of the vehicles, their footsteps falling lightly on the pavement as they made their way up the walkway to the front door. If inconspicuous was … Continue reading Episode 9.5: That… is a Promise →

8 Days to the New Moon.I woke up the next morning, half-expecting to be in my own bed, waking from some messed up fever dream, but the scent of calamus filled my nose again. I looked over at the altar with the statue of Amali, the root bits charring and smoking in the small black … Continue reading Episode 9: Another Story for Another Time →

“Wait, LILLIAN? How are you STILL ALIVE? WHERE ARE YOU?” My own voice reverberated in my head, as if hitting a cave wall.“Breathe, Krystal. You sound like you’re yelling on speaker phone. Try to remain calm when sending your thoughts.”“Sorry, is this better?”“You’ll…get there. It’ll take time. Something you have very little of at the … Continue reading Episode 8: As Far As We Know →

I woke up to the scent of calamus. I had never been a fan of it before, but it was now sending a comforting warmth throughout my body. I knew that I wasn’t at home. The walls were an earthy tan color, and the bed sheets were a rich, vibrant red. I slowly turned my … Continue reading Episode 7: One Hell of a Nap →

We continued in silence down the road. Every time I fidgeted to adjust my hands or legs, I noticed the goons on either side tense up, ready to restrain me again. The windows were covered with small curtains, so I couldn’t see outside. I assumed we were on a highway since I could hear other … Continue reading Episode 6: Never Again →

The next day we made the 2 - hour Drive to Plymouth after spending almost 3 hours tearing my house apart to find the unit key. As organized as I normally was, I had managed to store the key in an unmarked shoe box filled with other odds and ends under my bed.We drove through … Continue reading Episode 5: Positions Like Mine →

The three women stood patiently on my porch while I tried to process this moment. I couldn’t even think of where to begin. I had questions, I had reservations, I was overwhelmed by that damn calamus, and I was freaking starving.The center one spoke again, her striking green eyes twinkling beneath the yellow porch light.“I’m … Continue reading Episode 4: Blessed, My Ass →

I woke up in a bed, soft light shining through a window on my left side. My eyes were taking some time to focus, but I could tell I wasn’t at home. The blankets were scratchy, and the space smelled…sterile.“Hey there, sleeping beauty. Thought I’d have to call a priest if you were out any … Continue reading Episode 3: Out of my Reach →

I walked the aisles of the grocery store, empty basket dangling on my arm. With the money I received from Paul--who left very quickly after our session--I had decided to treat myself to a nice birthday dinner. Sure I was alone, and had just experienced the most bizarre psychic phenomenon in my life with no … Continue reading Episode 2: Whiteness, then Blackness →